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Tour de la Pelote

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Location: Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

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1. Vauban Citadel – Rivotte Gate loop from Besançon-Viotte

14.2km

03:55

220m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Fort de Chaudanne – Porte Rivotte loop from Besançon-Mouillère

12.3km

03:46

360m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Fort de Bregille – Tour de la Pelote loop from Besançon-Viotte

16.0km

04:39

360m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Scout Jens

June 6, 2024

In 1475, under the reign of Duke Charles the Bold (1433-1477), sovereign of the Burgundian state, this tower was built at the foot of the Battant bastion, where the Mouillère stream flows into the Doubs. . The name of this tower comes from Pierre Pillot, lord of Chenecey, and co-governor of Besançon, from whom the land for the building was purchased, for the construction of this building.
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tour_de_la_Pelote

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Ein 🐟 namens Wander

August 11, 2024

The Tour de la Pelote is a medieval cannon tower that was integrated into the fortification program created by Vauban in the 17th century. The original roof structure from the Vauban era was destroyed in a fire in 2013, but the building was extensively restored in 2016. The tower can be visited as part of city tours, for example.
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Ben der Schweizer

May 28, 2023

Another beautiful fortress tower……

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Tour de la Pelote

1. Vauban Citadel – Rivotte Gate loop from Besançon-Viotte

2. Fort de Chaudanne – Porte Rivotte loop from Besançon-Mouillère

3. Fort de Bregille – Tour de la Pelote loop from Besançon-Viotte

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